To listen to Felecia Outsey bubble with enthusiasm over the myriad projects she has going on at once, you’d never think she struggled with a stutter as a child. Two …
Jean Payne: The silent generation speaks
When former Knox County Executive Tommy Schumpert was asked to describe native Fountain Citian Jean Payne, the question stopped him in his tracks.
“Gosh. Where do I start and where do …
Dan Rhea: Fountain City Lions ready for a reboot
On a recent early May evening, the sun was setting in Fountain City, casting a glow across the community’s signature lake (or duck pond, as many a local calls it). …
Brenda Gratz: Bringing good things to Halls
The Halls Crossroads Women’s League is ready to get back to business following a year of altered or cancelled plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Brenda Gratz had just begun …
Calvin Dykes: Archery is for everyone
It all started with a daughter who wanted nothing but a bow for Christmas. And not the kind to tie up a bun or a pony tail. But that one …
Stand up for Austin-East
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Serving up stacks for a good cause
The O’Connor Senior Center presents the 2021 Pancake Fest Drive-Thru, an annual fundraising event for the Center. For $5, enjoy a to-go box of pancakes, sausage and choice of orange …
Wayne Keener: Be true to your school
At one time the halls echoed with the sounds of teenage laughter and the banging of locker doors between classes. The building is a remnant from a time when there …